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How I’m Preparing for a Five Week Road Trip

September 21, 2020 By Amanda 3 Comments

Wynston and I are going to be living in our minivan camper conversion as we explore the United States over a period of five weeks. This sort of solo undertaking takes research, preparation and a lot of open-mindedness.

Travel is not new to me, and neither is driving a long distance by myself. But because I will be living on the road for five weeks with my dog, it’s important that I prepare properly.

In this post I share how I’m preparing for a five week road trip with Wynston around the USA. I’m working on my van, mind, body and soul so I am fully ready to be living out of our vehicle.

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Flagstaff KOA Review; Flagstaff, Arizona

September 20, 2020 By Amanda Leave a Comment

Wynston and I casually checked out the Flagstaff KOA in northern Arizona just for the heck of it. I wanted to test a few things in our camper van, so it was the perfect chance to visit the KOA.

This is our Flagstaff KOA review, and if you aren’t familiar with KOAs, check out our guide here!

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A Dog-Friendly Guide to Staying at a KOA Campground

September 9, 2020 By Amanda Leave a Comment

I absolutely love staying at KOA campgrounds with Wynston. If you’re not familiar with the term KOA, it is the acronym for Kamgrounds of America.

KOAs are located throughout the entire US, and there are plenty of them scattered along popular travel routes. There are over 500 KOA campgrounds located throughout North America.

KOA campgrounds are dog-friendly, and you’ll often find that each KOA you visit has a Kamp K9 Dog Park.

Since I’m such a big fan of staying at KOAs, I put together a dog-friendly guide to staying at a KOA campground. This information will help you prepare for your next visit with Fido!

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We’re Driving Across the US in October!

September 8, 2020 By Amanda 7 Comments

We can all agree that 2020 has been bizarre, to say the least. Not only have we been faced with an international pandemic, but I also lost my stepdad to cancer in March, then Wynston almost died in April.

Though I’ve endured intense trauma this year, I’ve brought a positive attitude with me along the way. I learned through experiencing so much death and sadness that life truly is short, and I don’t want to waste it.

Since his recovery, Wynston and I have had several adventures in our minivan camper conversion, and now we’re going bigger than ever! In October we head out on a cross country trip throughout the United States.

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You’re Invited! Wynston’s 9th Birthday Facebook Live Bash!

September 6, 2020 By Amanda Leave a Comment

Wynston is turning 9 years old on September 11, and this year we have endless reasons to celebrate! After almost losing my son on April 27, this birthday is extra special.